Song Lam Nghe An had a smooth start at the 2021 National U19 Qualifiers
(Baonghean.vn) – With the core of U17 SLNA players who just won the 2020 National U17 Championship, the U19 SLNA team had a smooth start in the opening match of the 2021 National U19 Qualifiers against U19 SHB Da Nang.
The qualifying round of the 2021 National U19 Football Championship includes 28 teams divided into 5 groups. The groups will compete in a round-robin format with 2 home and away matches to select the best names to participate in the 2021 National U19 Finals (expected 12 teams).
According to the group division results, U19 SLNA is in group B hosted by Kon Tum, including the teams: Kon Tum, SLNA, SHB Da Nang, Thua Thien - Hue and Nutifood Academy.
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Striker Ho Van Cuong in the U17 SLNA shirt. Photo: Organizing Committee |
The opening match against U19 SHB Da Nang on the afternoon of January 10th, this was the opponent that coach Pham Bui Minh's students won 4-1 in a friendly match before the tournament. Playing with the strongest lineup, U19 SLNA won 2-0 with goals fromCai Van Quy and Ho Van Cuongat minutes 40 and 75.
In the second match of Group B, U19 SLNA will meet host U19 Kon Tum at 5:00 p.m. on January 12. The qualifying matches will take place from January 10 to February 2, 2021. The final round will be held from March 24 to April 2, 2021.
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SLNA's match schedule at the 2021 National U19 Qualifying Round. Photo: SLNA FC |

Pham Van Quyen becomes deputy coach of U19 SLNA
(Baonghean.vn) - After winning the 2020 National U17 Football Championship with the Song Lam Nghe An U17 team, coach Pham Van Quyen will continue to accompany this group of players to participate in the 2021 National U19 Championship Qualifiers as assistant coach.